Mantel clock - Spelter, Brass - 1850-1900
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A French late 19th‑century figural mantel clock of spelter and brass with a mechanical 8‑day movement, standing 65 cm high and 45 cm wide on a black Belgian marble pedestal in a historicist Neo‑Rococo style, featuring a seated young woman with foliage and a basket of flowers, a half‑hour strike on one bell, a winding key, and signs of age in good working order.
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An elegant and imposing French antique figural mantel clock dating from the late 19th century (circa 1880–1890).
The clock features a finely detailed romantic and allegorical sculpture of a young woman seated by stylized foliage, holding a basket of flowers/fruits, with a bird resting on her shoulder.
The sculpture and the highly ornate base are crafted from patinated spelter (régule), showing a rich, deep finish.
The upper structure rests on a substantial historicist-style pedestal made of solid black Belgian marble, supported by heavy, openwork cast feet decorated with Neo-Rococo scrolls and acanthus leaves.The clock movement is integrated into the center of the base, featuring a dark dial with Roman numerals and a polished gilt brass bezel.
Overall the clock is in good state, in line with its age. Please take a look at the photographs two fingers on the sculpture are missing.
Photos are part of the description.
This item will be carefully packed, with lots of protective material and in a sturdy shipping box. Shipping with insurance and tracking code.
An elegant and imposing French antique figural mantel clock dating from the late 19th century (circa 1880–1890).
The clock features a finely detailed romantic and allegorical sculpture of a young woman seated by stylized foliage, holding a basket of flowers/fruits, with a bird resting on her shoulder.
The sculpture and the highly ornate base are crafted from patinated spelter (régule), showing a rich, deep finish.
The upper structure rests on a substantial historicist-style pedestal made of solid black Belgian marble, supported by heavy, openwork cast feet decorated with Neo-Rococo scrolls and acanthus leaves.The clock movement is integrated into the center of the base, featuring a dark dial with Roman numerals and a polished gilt brass bezel.
Overall the clock is in good state, in line with its age. Please take a look at the photographs two fingers on the sculpture are missing.
Photos are part of the description.
This item will be carefully packed, with lots of protective material and in a sturdy shipping box. Shipping with insurance and tracking code.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass, Spelter
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
65 cm
Width
45 cm
Depth
18 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
13 kg
Winding key
Yes
